By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
With photo contributions from The Management Board of Vu Quang AHP.
Vu Quang National Park
The park is located in a global priority ecological region, identified as extremely important in the conservation of biodiversity.
ReadVu Quang National Park’s terrain consists of high mountains, narrow valleys, and steep slopes. Major forest types in the park are lowland evergreen forests, lower, medium, and upper montane evergreen forests, and pygmy forests on higher elevations.
Voi Chau A (2020) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Its forests serve as habitat to a diverse range of fauna, making it an important area for the conservation of Viet Nam’s large mammal species.
Cha va chan nau (2018) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Newly identified species such as the saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) and large antlered muntjac (Muntiacus vuquangensis) have been first discovered in the park. It is also home to the gaur (Bos gaurus) and the critically endangered red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus).
Wildlife of Vu Quang National Park
• 1,765 species of vascular plants
• 316 species of butterflies
• 315 species of birds
• 118 species of ants
• 94 species of mammals
• 89 species of reptiles and amphibians
• 88 species of fish
• 38 species of spiders
Stream in Vu Quang National Park (2018) by ASEAN Centre for BiodiversityASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Aside from its forests, three main rivers also originate from the park: Khe Che, Ngan Truoi, and Rao No. Eighty-eight species of fish have been recorded in the park’s waters. These include previously undescribed species such as the Parazacco vuquangensis and Crosscheilus vuha.
The park welcomes research activities and study tours. Ecotourism sites such as the Thang Day waterfall and Con Du underground lake are also open to visitors.
ASEAN Heritage Parks
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity.
AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.
With photo contributions from The Management Board of Vu Quang AHP.
